All of the resources included in our patient safety resource centre have been reviewed by the Health Foundation and a team of patient safety experts. We believe them to be of the highest possible standard but we do not take responsibility for the accuracy of information from third parties.

Our fragmented health and care system is not meeting the needs of older people, who are most likely to suffer problems with co-ordination of care and delays in transitions between services. This report from the King’s Fund sets out a framework and tools to help local service leaders improve the care they provide for older people across nine key components.

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In this video Professor John Young, national clinical director for the frail elderly and integration, NHS England, explores the challenges frailty presents for health and care - stressing it is not a disease and affects the whole body and each person differently. He also introduces a new cost-effective coding system, currently under trial in primary care, which focuses on earlier detection.

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This five minute video shows a patient’s recollections of post operative delirium. It is a useful teaching resources for all healthcare professionals and highlights the importance of good nursing care and the psychological distress an episode of delirium can cause.

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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the US has put together a compilation of a wide variety of resources for use in improving patient safety in nursing homes. This document would be a useful starting point for individuals or teams researching in this area.

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This good practice case study describes the development and commissioning of an innovative healthcare model in nursing homes in South Manchester. The initiative has shown improved outcomes and could be a useful example for those considering a similar approach.

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This guide to improving dementia care, part of the 1000 lives campaign by NHS Wales, provides guidance on the achievement of several drivers to improve the quality of life and care for people with dementia.

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‘My Discharge’ was launched at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in April 2013. Part of the Health Foundation’s 2012 Shine programme, the project aims to improve patient and carer experiences by ensuring that people with dementia stay in hospital for less time than those who do not have the condition.